MC057

Data ElementProcedure Modifier - 2
Description

Modifier is used to indicate that a service or procedure has been altered by some specific circumstance, but not changed in its definition or code. Modifiers may be used to indicate a service or procedure that has both a professional and a technical component, only part of a service was performed, a bilateral procedure was performed, or a service or procedure was provided more than once.

See Appendix F - Procedure Modifier Codes.

TypeText
Formatchar
Length2
Threshold2%
RequiredRequired
Tip / Notes
Rank060